BCEAO Conference

Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) organised the International Conference on Crypto-assets and Digital Innovations: Opportunities and Challenges for Monetary and Financial Stability on May 8, 2026. Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako participated in the conference as a keynote speaker, where he delivered a presentation on “Cybersecurity, Financial Integrity, and Central Bank Data Protection” alongside distinguished international experts.

Drawing on nearly two decades of experience across Africa in both the public and private sectors, Dr. Antwi-Boasiako’s presentation examined the evolving cyber threat landscape on the continent and its implications for central banks and financial stability. His presentation highlighted key risks including ransomware, AI-enabled attacks, insider threats, supply chain vulnerabilities, and data integrity concerns. He also engaged central bank governors and financial sector stakeholders on strategies to mitigate emerging risks associated with the adoption of stablecoins in the region.

The conference brought together central bank governors, financial regulators, cybersecurity experts, academics, and fintech leaders to explore the opportunities and challenges that crypto-assets and digital innovation present for monetary and financial stability, particularly within the African context.

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